Yahoo Autos ESA Joins the Moon-Train, Leaving Mars Behind
NASA has its eyes set on Mars-at least until some new Presidential administration changes its direction. But around the world, it seems everybody else is aiming for the Moon instead. The latest? The European Space Agency, a longtime NASA ally, just released a short plea with an eye toward our nearest neighbor in the cosmos.
ESA's plan calls for human habitation in lunar orbit, where astronauts would control robots on the lunar surface below. "Lunar rovers, telerobotics, and hybrid surface power are some of the innovative approaches that are being developed to support these early missions," the post says. "The vision is truly international. Space agencies, the private sector, and industry are working towards a common of open lunar exploration." The agency sees this mission as a next step after the International Space Station.
